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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,517.19, 641,039.13 and 174,975.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,517.19, 641,039.13 and 174,975.12 is: 262,365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,517.19 : 641,039.13 = 174,975.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,517.19/641,039.13 = 174,975.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,517.19x = 641,039.13 × 174,975.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,517.19x = 112,165,898,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,165,898,696.45/427,517.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,365.82

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